Unlike more extreme sports, we don’t always consider the toll regular long walks can have on our bodies. That is, until you take a walk and come home with blisters, sore arches or painful joints.
Good walking shoes matter, and spending just a little can go a long way in how enjoyable — and pain-free — your walks are.
Specifically, you should look for flexibility, comfort and stability in a pair of walking shoes, according to Dr. Jeffrey Hurless, board-certified podiatrist, foot surgeon and medical director of Healthy Feet Store.
“These shoes are also typically a little heavier in weight than running shoes to help maintain stability,” he said.
So how exactly can you tell a quality walking shoe from the latest sneaker hype? We sat down with the experts to bring you this guide. Here are seven of the most highly-rated walking shoes on the market that you can buy without breaking your budget.
Best for daily walkers: Propét Tour Knit Best for all weather: Vionic Walker Best for all terrain: Xero Shoes TerraFlex Best for arch support: Propét TravelActiv Best for wide feet: Propét Stability X Best for bad knees: ASICS Gel-Venture 8 Best slip-on: Lem’s Drifter Best Walking Shoe for Daily Walkers
Shoe: Propét Tour Knit
Price: $89
Why they’re the best: When it comes to a versatile walking shoe for your daily jaunts, Derek Roach, owner of Flow Feet likes the Propét Tour Knit.
“This style features a 10 mm heel-to-toe drop which
